MUSIC: Do many people on GameSpot like Progressive Rock?

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And Yeah I was just wondering how many people (if any) like Progressive Rock.

My favourite would be (not in this order) Yes, Genesis, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Jethro Tull, Marillion, Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, Pink Floyd and Opeth are some.

I'm thinking of starting a "Proggers of GameSpot" Union and was wondering if it was worth it.

Much appreciated, joelgargan.

I listen to Pink Floyd, the Moody Blues and Jethro Tull. I have no idea if anything else I listen to is "progressive rock" though.

The Mars Volta anyone?

Progressive music is one of my favourite kinds.

I do not label music. So called progresive rock has lots of great band and you named a few.

roulettethedog

I do not label music. So called progresive rock has lots of great band and you named a few.

roulettethedog

First of all, pretty much everyone including RICK WAKEMAN from Yes call "their music style" Progressive rock.

You can not label music all you want, but honestly it just makes a mess of things. Genres help people find similiar bands and are a useful and accurate way to define and sort music.

Second of all, they were a few of the Prog Rock bands I like. Yes, "So called progresive rock" does have a lot of great bands and I "...named a few.", But the point of this post was to see how large if existant at all the Prog (Or ______ Music community if you'd prefer) was on gamespot.

You're more than entitled to your opinion, but please, make sure you know the context in which I used the terms which you found offensive/disagreeable.

It really wouldn't have been much use if the topic was called "MUSIC: Do many people on GameSpot like __________ ____?", now would It?

king crimson and gordian knot aregood. since people are listing metal, ill throw in cynic and blotted science as well.

It's probably my favourite genre of music. You don't find many bands around like King Crimson, Yes, (early) Genesis, Porcupine tree, Dream Theater Or Tool.

I think it's becoming more popular again with bands like Dream Theater being relatively popular.

The Mars Volta anyone?

RockysCatnipCo

Even though Tool is mainstream because of their popularity, they are still considered Prog Rock and one of my fav bands. I love Mars Volta, Dream Theater, Yes, RUSH, Pink Floyd, Radiohead, ect.

But really, let's try to define Prog Rock: Art rock? Music that breaks away from the traditional guitar/bass/drums, 3-5 mins, verse-chorus-verse formula? You could probably include A LOT of great bands into that genre because good bands take chances, they break free from tradition, they explore ...

Well I like a lot of the music you listed. I'm not exactly sure what 'progressive rock' is though.noswear

I can't give you a definition, but some key elements include...

• Higher levels of technicalproficiency
• Better composition
• Emphasis on all parts of the band (IE. Being able to hear bass, guitar, keyboards and drums during a chorus)
• Breaking the general structure of rock (not always, but Prog rock more than often won't follow the general song formula of Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus-Chorus
• (Not always) but generallyaccompaniedby High, Clean male vocals (Examples... Derek "Fish" Dick, Steve Hogarth, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, James LaBrie, Chris Squire)

Those are some general Conventions (if you will) of Progressive Rock (Or "Prog"). A good place to learn about Prog is

http://www.progarchives.com

Progressive rock is one of the best kinds of rock, there are so many great bands and talented musicians that have come from that genre. The late 60s, and most of the 70s had the best prog rock around. The 80s killed alot of prog bands like Genesis, and YES, but some like King Crimson stayed good. Can is another really great prog band. The 90s and our decade seem to have brought prog rock back, there are some amazing prog rock bands around these days like Frost, Anekdoten, Spock's Beard, The flower kings, The Tangent, Porcupine tree, Echolyn, Pain of salvation, Riverside, the reasoning, Phideaux, The Dear Hunter, Pendragon, and Anathema.

Progressive rock is one of the best kinds of rock, there are so many great bands and talented musicians that have come from that genre. The late 60s, and most of the 70s had the best prog rock around. The 80s killed alot of prog bands like Genesis, and YES, but some like King Crimson stayed good. Can is another really great prog band. The 90s and our decade seem to have brought prog rock back, there are some amazing prog rock bands around these days like Frost, Anekdoten, Spock's Beard, The flower kings, The Tangent, Porcupine tree, Echolyn, Pain of salvation, Riverside, the reasoning, Phideaux, The Dear Hunter, Pendragon, and Anathema.

Film-Guy

I wouldn't say the 80's killed Yes, but...

They weren't the same.

The 80's were kind to Marillion.

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Progressive rock is one of the best kinds of rock, there are so many great bands and talented musicians that have come from that genre. The late 60s, and most of the 70s had the best prog rock around. The 80s killed alot of prog bands like Genesis, and YES, but some like King Crimson stayed good. Can is another really great prog band. The 90s and our decade seem to have brought prog rock back, there are some amazing prog rock bands around these days like Frost, Anekdoten, Spock's Beard, The flower kings, The Tangent, Porcupine tree, Echolyn, Pain of salvation, Riverside, the reasoning, Phideaux, The Dear Hunter, Pendragon, and Anathema.

joelgargan

I wouldn't say the 80's killed Yes, but...

They weren't the same.

The 80's were kind to Marillion.

Marillion had a good run in the 80s and 90s, but their music this decade has been hit and miss. Somewhere else was a pretty dull album, but their album last year "Happiness is the road" was fantastic. One of the best albums of 2008 by far.

[QUOTE="joelgargan"]

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Progressive rock is one of the best kinds of rock, there are so many great bands and talented musicians that have come from that genre. The late 60s, and most of the 70s had the best prog rock around. The 80s killed alot of prog bands like Genesis, and YES, but some like King Crimson stayed good. Can is another really great prog band. The 90s and our decade seem to have brought prog rock back, there are some amazing prog rock bands around these days like Frost, Anekdoten, Spock's Beard, The flower kings, The Tangent, Porcupine tree, Echolyn, Pain of salvation, Riverside, the reasoning, Phideaux, The Dear Hunter, Pendragon, and Anathema.

Film-Guy

I wouldn't say the 80's killed Yes, but...

They weren't the same.

The 80's were kind to Marillion.

Marillion had a good run in the 80s and 90s, but their music this decade has been hit and miss. Somewhere else was a pretty dull album, but their album last year "Happiness is the road" was fantastic. One of the best albums of 2008 by far.

Really? You think so? I actually prefered Marbles and Anoraknaphobia to Happiness Is The Road, I Thought it changed thier style too much. IT was good, but not Marillion for me.

[QUOTE="noswear"]Well I like a lot of the music you listed. I'm not exactly sure what 'progressive rock' is though.joelgargan

I can't give you a definition, but some key elements include...

• Higher levels of technicalproficiency
• Better composition
• Emphasis on all parts of the band (IE. Being able to hear bass, guitar, keyboards and drums during a chorus)
• Breaking the general structure of rock (not always, but Prog rock more than often won't follow the general song formula of Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus-Chorus
• (Not always) but generallyaccompaniedby High, Clean male vocals (Examples... Derek "Fish" Dick, Steve Hogarth, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, James LaBrie, Chris Squire)

Those are some general Conventions (if you will) of Progressive Rock (Or "Prog"). A good place to learn about Prog is

http://www.progarchives.com

David Byrne (Talking Heads)? Would you consider him/them prog or just New Wave?

Not really a fan.

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

[QUOTE="joelgargan"]

I wouldn't say the 80's killed Yes, but...

They weren't the same.

The 80's were kind to Marillion.

joelgargan

Marillion had a good run in the 80s and 90s, but their music this decade has been hit and miss. Somewhere else was a pretty dull album, but their album last year "Happiness is the road" was fantastic. One of the best albums of 2008 by far.

Really? You think so? I actually prefered Marbles and Anoraknaphobia to Happiness Is The Road, I Thought it changed thier style too much. IT was good, but not Marillion for me.

I thought Marbles was a bit better than Happiness is the road, for some reason Anoraknaphobia didnt click with me. I still liked it, but Marbles just sounded better to me. Did you like their album Somwhere else?

[QUOTE="joelgargan"]

[QUOTE="noswear"]Well I like a lot of the music you listed. I'm not exactly sure what 'progressive rock' is though.noswear

I can't give you a definition, but some key elements include...

• Higher levels of technicalproficiency
• Better composition
• Emphasis on all parts of the band (IE. Being able to hear bass, guitar, keyboards and drums during a chorus)
• Breaking the general structure of rock (not always, but Prog rock more than often won't follow the general song formula of Verse-Chorus-Verse-Chorus-Bridge-Chorus-Chorus
• (Not always) but generallyaccompaniedby High, Clean male vocals (Examples... Derek "Fish" Dick, Steve Hogarth, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, James LaBrie, Chris Squire)

Those are some general Conventions (if you will) of Progressive Rock (Or "Prog"). A good place to learn about Prog is

http://www.progarchives.com

Well just quickly, the major players in Prog Metal are Dream Theater, Opeth and Queensryche. Dream Theater are fairly cheesy, I'm sorta over them now, Opeth is good bu goes a bit death metal for me sometimes. I haven't listened to much queensryche though. If you want some good Progressive Metal, Try Dream Theater's Falling into Infinty, Or Opeth's Watershed.

Porcupine Tree's Fear Of A Blank Planet is also quite Metally.

[QUOTE="joelgargan"]

[QUOTE="Film-Guy"]

Marillion had a good run in the 80s and 90s, but their music this decade has been hit and miss. Somewhere else was a pretty dull album, but their album last year "Happiness is the road" was fantastic. One of the best albums of 2008 by far.

Film-Guy

Really? You think so? I actually prefered Marbles and Anoraknaphobia to Happiness Is The Road, I Thought it changed thier style too much. IT was good, but not Marillion for me.

I thought Marbles was a bit better than Happiness is the road, for some reason Anoraknaphobia didnt click with me. I still liked it, but Marbles just sounded better to me. Did you like their album Somwhere else?

It was alright, i couldn't really get into it though. My all time favourite Marillion album is Misplaced Childhood (Fish Era)but i still love Hogarth's Marillion.

Bump!

"Is There Anybody Out There?"

Haha see what I did there? Its a prog joke.

"Is There Anybody out There?" is actually a Pink Floyd song from their concept album, "The Wall"!

I am smoooth.

My three favorite Prog Rock bands are probably Tool, King Crimson and Pink Floyd, but love Dream Theater, Protest the Hero, etc.

I haven't seen anyone mention Queensryche. They are one of my favourites.

I do not label music. So called progresive rock has lots of great band and you named a few.

roulettethedog

Here we have what is known as the "failed elitist".

And yes, I am a prog fan.

*Points at avatar*

I just read your signature in a post on System Wars, joelgargan, and that kind of led me here. I'd liked it before, but then you added the Yes lyrics. Rock on.

Rush, Jethro Tull, and i guess Pink Floyd are my favourite.

• (Not always) but generallyaccompaniedby High, Clean male vocals (Examples... Derek "Fish" Dick, Steve Hogarth, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, James LaBrie, Chris Squire)

Those are some general Conventions (if you will) of Progressive Rock (Or "Prog"). A good place to learn about Prog is

http://www.progarchives.com

joelgargan

Yes, I like prog rock.

I like it in small dosages.

The only progressive rock bands that come to mind as favorites are Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree, and Rush.

I like early prog rock (Rush, Genesis, Yes, etc) and a few of the newer prog bands such as Mars Volta and Porcupine Tree. I can't stand progressive metal though :(

I don't know if they are all considered progressive rock but I do like bands such as Porcupine Tree, Oceansize, and Sinch.

Please start that union! Then I will finally have a union where I feel like I belong. Huge King Crimson fan here.

I do. I like mostly progressive metal like opeth and tool.

My favorite genre of music is prog. Porcupine Tree and Opeth are my 2 favorite bands.